Welcome to The Flyover Podcast, part of USAFA Aviation. We will explore a variety of military aviation related topics by having Air Force pilots and other aviation related career fields on the podcast. Be sure to follow so you never miss our latest episode! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its components.*
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#26 - Capt Samuel "RaZZ" Larson (F-22 Raptor Demo Pilot)
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Joined by Captain Samuel "RaZZ" Larson, the commander of the F-22 Raptor Demo Team, we talked about the future of the aircraft, what it brings to the joint fight, what it means to be a pilot of the F-22 Demo Team, and how it feels to burn in the open blue sky. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not endorse…
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#25 - Maj Tyler "Slasher" Clark (AF Thunderbird 3)
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Joined by Maj Tyler "Slasher" Clark, Thunderbird 3, we discussed what it is like being a member of the Thunderbirds, the hardest maneuver in the demonstration, the value the Thunderbirds bring to the Air Force, the differences between the Thunderbirds and Blue Angels, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode!*Views expresse…
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#24 - Lt Col Matthew "Goon" Spitler (F-22 Raptor & F-15C Eagle Pilot)
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Joined by Lt Col Matthew "Goon" Spitler, an F-15C turned F-22 pilot, we discussed why an F-22 shot down the Chinese "spy" balloon, AI in BFM, the differences between the Eagle and the Raptor, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode!*Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its components.*…
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#23 - Lt Col Adam Otten (RQ-4 Global Hawk RPA Pilot)
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Joined by Lt Col Adam Otten, a RQ-4 Global Hawk pilot, we discussed how the RQ-4 is flown, the differences in mission sets between different RPAs, the future of RPAs, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode!*Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its components.*…
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#22- Maj Mark "Mack" Griffin (CV-22 Osprey Pilot)
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Joined by Maj Mark "Mack" Griffin, a CV-22 Osprey pilot, we discussed the Osprey's evolving role in combat, how it mixes being a helicopter with being a plane, how the CV-22 would be used in a near-peer conflict, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode!*Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or …
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#21 - Lt Col Przemek "Fridge" Strekowski (HH-60G Pavehawk & MH-60S Seahawk Pilot)
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Joined by Lt Col Przemek "Fridge" Strekowski, an HH-60 and MH-60 pilot, we discussed his role in the Kabul, Afghanistan evacuation, lessons learned about officership during an exchange with the Navy, the adaptability of the rescue community, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode!*Views expressed are not endorsed by the U…
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#20 - Col Joshua "Hustler" Egan (F-15E Strike Eagle Test Pilot)
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Today on the show, we are joined by Col Joshua "Hustler" Egan, a test pilot who has flown over 40 different aircraft. We discussed his experiences flying in the Air Force, how radar and stealth technology impact warfare, the impacts of the test community, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! Auto GCAS Video: https://ww…
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#19 - Maj Mark "Rage" Favinger (B-52H Stratofortress Pilot)
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Today on the show, we are joined by Maj Mark "Rage" Favinger, a B-52H Stratofortress pilot. We discussed his experiences flying in the Air Force, what is was like flying the one of the oldest aircraft in the Air Force, how the military executes nuclear deterrence, what the future holds for the B-52, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss …
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#18 - MSgt William "Wild Bill" Shaffell (Airborne Korean Linguist & Signals Intelligence)
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Today on the show, we are joined by MSgt William Shaffell, our first enlisted guest, who has served in the Air Force as an Airborne Korean Linguist and in the Signals Intelligence community. We discussed his experiences in the Air Force, how the enlisted and officer corps interact and work together, what the future holds for the Signals Intelligenc…
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#17 - Capt Jacob Riley (C-5M Super Galaxy & TG-16A Pilot)
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Today on the show, we are joined by Capt Jacob Riley, a C-5M pilot who is also involved in the Soaring program at USAFA in the TG-16A glider. We discussed his experiences flying in the Air Force, what is was like flying the largest aircraft in the Air Force, what the future holds for the C-5, and more. Be sure to follow so you don't miss the next e…
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#16 - Lt Col Eric "Mako" Scott (F-15E & A-29B Pilot)
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Today on the show, we are joined by Lt Col Eric "Mako" Scott, a F-15E pilot who also flew the A-29B. We discussed his experiences flying in the Air Force, what is was like to eject from an aircraft, how the F-15EX will be used in the future fight, and more. Be sure to follow so you don't miss the next episode!*Views expressed are not endorsed by th…
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#15 - Lt Col Kristen “KJ” Heiserman (U-28A Draco & MQ-1B Predator Pilot)
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Today on the show, we are joined by Lt Col Kristen Heiserman, an U-28A Draco pilot and former MQ-1B Predator pilot. We discussed her experiences flying in the Air Force, how the Air Force utilizes ISR platforms, and more. Be sure to follow so you don't miss the next episode!*Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its …
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#14 - Lt Gen Richard Clark (B-1 Lancer & EC-135 Pilot)
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Today on the show, we are joined by Lt Gen Richard Clark, the Superintendent of the Air Force Academy and also a former EC-135 and B-1 bomber pilot. We discussed his experiences flying in the Air Force, how the Air Force is preparing for the future fight, and more. Be sure to follow so you don't miss the next episode!*Views expressed are not endors…
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#13 - Maj Parker Huge (MC-12W Liberty & RC-135 Rivet Joint Pilot)
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Today on the show, we are joined by Maj Parker Huge, a MC-12W Liberty and RC-135 Rivet Joint Pilot. We discussed his background, how ISR platforms have been used in the Middle East and will be used in the future fight, his experiences helping troops on the ground in the MC-12W, where the Air Force is going in regards to ISR platforms, and more. Be …
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#12 - Maj Dominic "VooDoo" Collins (F-16 Fighting Falcon Pilot)
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Today on the show, we are joined by Maj Dominic "VooDoo" Collins, a F-16 Pilot. We discussed his background, the differences between the F-16 compared to fifth gen fighters, his experiences employing the F-16 on deployment, where the Air Force is going in regards to fighters, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode!*Views …
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#11 - Maj Isaiah "Knots" Harp (F-35 Lightning II Test Pilot)
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Today on the show, we are joined by Maj Isaiah "Knots" Harp, a F-35 Test Pilot. We discussed his background, the differences between the F-22 and F-35, his experiences as a test pilot, where the Air Force is going in regards to fighters, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode!*Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. …
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#10 - Lt Col (Ret) Art Elser (Vietnam O-1 Bird Dog & O-2 Skymaster Pilot)
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Today on the show, we are joined by Lt Col (Ret) Art Elser, a Vietnam Veteran who flew a variety of aircraft. We discussed his background, his time in Vietnam, his Silver Star mission, how the Academy was as a member of the first graduating class, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode!*Views expressed are not endorsed by…
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#9 - Col David Buchanan (KC-10 Extender Pilot)
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Today on the show, we are joined by Col David Buchanan, a KC-10 Extender pilot. He is currently the Department Head of the English Department at the U.S. Air Force Academy. We discussed his background, the role the KC-10 plays in the Air Force, the relationship between his military career and English, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't mis…
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#8 - Maj Micah "SLAP" Morris (MQ- 9 Reaper RPA Pilot)
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Today on the show, we are joined by Maj Micah "SLAP" Morris, a MQ-9 Reaper drone pilot. He is currently the Air Officer Commanding of Cadet Squadron 17 at the U.S. Air Force Academy. We discussed his background, the role the MQ-9 plays in the Air Force, his transition from being a Weapons System Officer to a drone pilot, and more. Be sure to subscr…
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#7 - Lt Col (Ret) Kyle Stewart (C-17 Globemaster III Pilot)
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Today on the show, we are joined by Lt Col (Ret) Kyle Stewart, a former C-17 pilot. He retired from the military this past March and now flies for Delta. We discussed his background, the role the C-17 plays in the Air Force, flying evacuation missions in Operation Allies Refuge, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! *Vi…
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#6 - Lt Col Tyler "Matrix" Robarge (F-22 Raptor Test Pilot)
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Today on the show, we are joined by Lt Col Tyler "Matrix" Robarge, a F-22 test pilot. He is currently an instructor in the Department of Aeronautics at the United States Air Force Academy. We discussed his background, the role the F-22 plays in the Air Force, the future of fighters, and his deployment and duty stations as an F-16 pilot. Be sure to …
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#5 - Maj PJ Hussey (HH-60G Pave Hawk Pilot)
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Today on the show, we are joined by Maj PJ Hussey, a HH-60G Pave Hawk pilot and current instructor in the History Department at the United States Air Force Academy. We discussed his background, the role the Pave Hawk plays in combat search and rescue, and the differences between different helicopter platforms across the services. Be sure to subscri…
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#4 - Maj LK "Amp" Waters (C-130J Super Hercules Pilot)
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Today on the show, we are joined by Maj LK "Amp" Waters, a C-130J pilot and Air Officer Commanding of CS-39 at the United States Air Force Academy. We discussed her background, the Air Force Weapons School, and how C-130s are being kept up to date. Be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.…
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#3 - Col Beth "Twister" Makros (B-2 Spirit Pilot)
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Today on the show, we are joined by Col Beth Makros, a B-2 Spirit pilot and Chief Learning Officer at the United States Air Force Academy. We discussed her background, what it is like being the 5th woman ever to fly the B-2, and how strategic bombers like the B-2 would be leveraged in conflict. Be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episo…
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#2 - Lt Col Ryan Rutter (A-10 Warthog Pilot)
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Today on the show, we are joined by Lt Col Ryan Rutter, an A-10 Warthog pilot and current Air Officer Commanding of Cadet Squadron 9 at the United States Air Force Academy. We discussed his background, the role the A-10 plays in the Air Force, and what a military without the A-10 will look like. Be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next epis…
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#1 - Col Matt "Meta" Dietz (F-15E Strike Eagle Pilot)
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Today on the show, we are joined by Col Matt Dietz, a F-15E Strike Eagle pilot and current Head of the History Department at the United States Air Force Academy. We discussed his background, the role the F-15E plays in the Air Force, and what the future fight looks like. Be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode!*Views expressed are …
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